An English ship before the wind and another close-hauled RMG PW6898, circa 1675

An english ship before the wind and another close-hauled a near view of a small ship seen from slightly before the starboard beam before a light breeze under fore course, mizzen and topsails. On her port bow, a ship close-hauled on the port tack. This is and unsigned pencil and wash drawing by the younger. It has been inscribed ‘son ligte’, indicating the direction of the sun. An english ship before the wind and another close-hauled. Date: circa 1675. Dimensions: Sheet: 203 x 301 mm; Mount: 406 mm x 559 mm. Collection: Fine art.